STUDENT ATHLETE LIABILITY INSURANCE

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STUDENT ATHLETE LIABILITY INSURANCE

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STUDENT ATHLETE LIABILITY INSURANCE

With the adoption of NIL (name, image, and likeness) in the NCAA, student athletes are becoming a target for lawsuits. This NIL policy means that athletes can earn compensation based on their likeness. Essentially, student athletes can become more even celebrity-like and can now get paid a lot of money for it. Celebrities and other high-net-worth individuals are more likely to end up in a lawsuit, and thus they carry specialty liability insurance to protect their assets. XINSURANCE provides student athlete liability insurance to help protect these young adults from financial or reputational loss.

With XINSURANCE, you can have an all-in-one policy that provides customized coverages built into one policy! We can offer liability protection for emerging risks and fill the gaps to cover exclusions in your existing insurance policy. Whatever you need, we can help to find the best insurance solution for you!

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STUDENT ATHLETE INSURANCE

What is NIL?

NIL stands for name, image, and likeness. It is a new policy that the NCAA adopted and allows athletes to earn compensation for their likeness.

Quoted from the NCAA, the policy provides the following guidance to college athletes, recruits, their families and member schools:

  • Individuals can engage in NIL activities that are consistent with the law of the state where the school is located. Colleges and universities may be a resource for state law questions.
  • College athletes who attend a school in a state without an NIL law can engage in this type of activity without violating NCAA rules related to name, image, and likeness.
  • Individuals can use a professional services provider for NIL activities.
  • Student athletes should report NIL activities consistent with state law or school and conference requirements to their school.

At the high school level, not every state has adopted this NIL policy. According to Opendorse, the states that have approved NIL activities include Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, and Utah.

What is Student Athlete Liability Insurance?

Student athlete liability insurance from XINSURANCE provides customized coverage solutions that give student athletes, and their families, peace of mind. It is a personal liability and Tru Umbrella policy that is tailored to your specific needs.

What Insurance Coverage is Available with Student Athlete Insurance?

XINSURANCE provides a variety of coverage solutions under student athlete insurance:

  • School Discipline
    • Retaliation Against Complaints
    • Acts and Allegations of Sexual Abuse, Harassment, Assault, Exploitation
    • Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Childbirth
    • Acts and Allegations of Hazing
    • Constitutional Rights of Student Athletes
    • Concussion Management & Return-To-Play Protocols
    • Self-Defense
    • Injury to Others During Athletic or Sporting Events
    • Social Media
    • Acts of Discrimination Based on Race, Religion, Age, Gender, Sexual Preference, National Origin, Physical Handicap – Title IX Issues
  • Pursuit of Civil Damages relating to School Discipline
  • Income Interruption resulting from School Discipline
  • Civil Liability Self Defense
  • Criminal Self Defense
    • Bail Bonds
  • Social Media Liability
  • Liability for Sporting Injuries
  • And More

Along with the above coverages offered, we can provide a plan to cover your WORK, HOME, and PLAY areas of exposure. Our Tru Umbrella coverage solution provides excess coverage for other scheduled primary insurance including auto, home, ATVs, boats, pets, etc. Some coverages may require an additional quote and/or premium.

Scenarios That May Be Covered Under Student Athlete Liability Insurance

All the coverages should be designed for 3rd parties, with the exception of the coverage for hazing.

  • Self-defense insurance
  • Social media issues and school authority to sanction student athletes – We want to be able to defend student athletes who are faced with sanctions over social media postings that the school deems inappropriate or against the athletic code of conduct.
  • Alleged sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or molestation
  • Retaliation against complainants – If a student/coach/parent voices concern over an alleged Title IX issue, this would protect the person from retaliation for bringing that concern to the attention of the school. An example would be if an athlete was kicked off the team after voicing a concern.
  • Title IX and gender equity – Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law that states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Sexual harassment is covered under Title IX, as is sex-based discrimination in STEM courses. Another example is discrimination based on pregnancy.
  • Transgender policies – Inclusion of transgender athletes in school sports, including that student’s right to privacy, safety, and dignity. This would also be a violation of Title IX if a transgender student were not allowed to participate in a sport.
  • Pregnancy – An example would be that student athletes can’t be penalized because of pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions. These students must be afforded the same treatment as any other student with a temporary disability.
  • Hazing – To help if the person is being hazed.
  • Constitutional rights of student athletes – A student athlete suspended for inappropriate criticism of a coach, or a suspension for attendance at a party where alcohol is served, suspension for failing a drug test, suspension for misbehavior, and a suspension alleged to be more severe than that given to other students for the same offense are some examples that can violate constitutional rights.
  • Liability for sports injuries
  • Concussion management & return to play protocols – All 50 states and the District of Columbia now have a sports concussion law in place. Most of the state laws contain three common tenets: 1) any athlete suspected of having sustained a concussion must immediately be removed from play; 2) the athlete may not be returned to action the same day; and 3) the athlete may be returned to action only after written clearance is provided by a licensed health-care professional (the definition of which varies widely from state-to-state).
  • Income Interruption

Limits of Insurance

You can select your desired limits of insurance:

$50,000 per occurrence / $100,000 aggregate
$75,000 per occurrence / $200,000 aggregate
$100,000 per occurrence / $300,000 aggregate
$250,000 per occurrence / $500,000 aggregate
$500,000 per occurrence / $1,000,000 aggregate
Other:

Self-Insured Retention (SIR):

$500
$1,000
$2,500

Get a Student Athlete Liability Insurance Quote

With XINSURANCE, you can purchase customized liability insurance coverage that will protect you in all the areas that your homeowners, employers, and business insurance policies won’t or can’t. Our underwriting team brings you over 40 years of experience, along with the ability to offer customized limits, coverage, deductibles, and premiums to create the perfect plan for your personal protection.

ABOUT XINSURANCE

What is XINSURANCE?

XINSURANCE is a DBA of Evolution Insurance Brokers, LC (“EIB”), an excess and surplus lines insurance brokerage, providing specialty liability insurance solutions. The company offers insurance solutions when an individual or business has been denied, canceled, or non-renewed by another insurance carrier.

XINSURANCE provides businesses and individuals with access to customized liability insurance policies that cover gaps in your traditional coverage. They provide you with true peace of mind. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, they will be your trusted partner. XINSURANCE will fight for you when no one else will.

Why Should You Choose XINSURANCE?

A lot of insurance policies impose very low limits or exclusions. They may not even cover liability insurance at all. For true peace of mind, you need specialty liability insurance.

We assess your situation to find you the best, comprehensive coverage for your requirements. As specialist brokers, we can even offer solutions to those who have been denied insurance before or those who have a claims history.

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